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Visiting Storkyrkan - Stockholm Cathedral?

Welcome to Storkyrkan - Stockholm Cathedral, the nave for many historical events that changed Sweden and still does. Here you find information about opening hours, our audio guide and the renovation of the Cathedral.

You find the Cathedral in the Old Town, in between the Royal Palace and Stortorget, in the very heart of medieval Stockholm.


The building and history
Since the 1300s, Storkyrkan – Stockholm Cathedral – has been at the heart of religious and political life in Sweden. Events and personalities have left their mark, inside and out and still do in the form of royal weddings and the opening ceremony of the parliament every autumn.

The Cathedral is the home for many well-known artefacts as the wooden sculpture St George and the Dragon and the Parhelion painting, amongst a few.

The building itself has been extended several times, and features painted ceilings from the earliest construction.

Music life
The musical tradition in the Cathedral has attracted some of the finest organists and choir conductors in Sweden. Concerts are held weekly both in the Cathedral and in St Jacob's Church nearby.

Storkyrkan is the mother church of the Church of Sweden Diocese of Stockholm. Lutheran in tradition, it offers a warm welcome to people of all backgrounds and beliefs.

Welcome to discover the Cathedral, enjoy a concert, take part in service or find some peace in the midst of a busy day.

Audio guide in your mobile phone

Foto: Louise Linde

The audio guide will take you from the building of the Cathedral through to the present day. You will learn about flying angels, St George and the dragon and other fascinating artefacts.
You will also hear about kings and queens, about the Protestant Reformation in Sweden and a battle between church and crown.

The audio guide comes with both sound and text and uses your mobile phone. Please, bring head phones!

The audio guide can be bought at the counter in the entrance.

Here you can see it

Credits:

Nick Howe is Church of England Chaplain here in Stockholm. He often cooperates with his colleagues in the Church of Sweden and he comes to the Lutheran Cathedral several times a week. The way spirituality, political power and human vanity coexists in this cathedral, fascinates him.

Mary Philipson, though American by birth, she has been working as a priest in Church of Sweden her entire life. She loves this old building with all its hidden secrets.

Texts and facts: Ulf Lindgren

Elisabeth Ljunggren Kurbany sings the hymn
Martin Blomquist organ

Gregorian song – from Spiritus Domini by Schola Sköndal
 
Producer, images, sound and design:  Louise Linde

Cathedral Admission 
Adults: 100 SEK
Seniors: 70 SEK
Up to 18 years of age: free

 Audio guide (adults) is included in the entrance fee.


Opening hours:
Daily 9.00 AM - 6.00 PM
From 2nd of September 9.30-17.00


Please note, that we do not allow big bags, suitcases or bagpacks into the church room. 

 

Getting here and accessibility

Foto: Google maps

The Cathedral is located in the Old Town in between the Royal Palace and the Nobel Museum, a short walk from Central Station 


City buses: Nr 2, 43, 55, 76, getting off at the bus stop "Slottsbacken."

Metro: Red or green lines, station "Gamla Stan."

Car: Please use a city centre car park. Cars are forbidden in the Old Town, except for authorised vehicles with wheelchair service.

Taxi: The closest address to the Cathedral is Trångsund 1. Ask the driver to stop at Storkyrkan 

Special access
The Cathedral has a accessible entrance on the south-east side of the building.
Please call +46 8-723 30 16 for assistance. Taxi address for the accessible entrance is Slottsbacken 2.

Most of the interior is accessible for wheelchair users.
Toilets for wheelchair users are available on request.
Parking for authorised vehicles is available nearby.

Welcome to Storkyrkan - Stockholm Cathedral

Stockholm Cathedral is undergoing an external renovation. The Cathedral will be open during the time. Here you meet Nick Howe and Ulf Lindgren who informs and guides you through the church and why we are renovating the Cathedral. Welcome!

The making of a baroque-style church

The Cathedral's transformation from stone brick to a baroque-style church

Photographing in our churches

Please note that photography is allowed only for private use and must be done without causing any disturbance. If people are included in the photographs, you are not permitted to publish these images without their knowledge and consent.

However, if you intend to use the photographs or films professionally or for business purposes, you need to apply for accreditation. Please contact Louise Linde at louise.linde@svenskakyrkan.se.

During masses and concerts, photography and filming are strictly prohibited.